The Straits Times, 6 February 1912

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    13 1 The Straits Times. NO. 23.791 SINGAPORE. TUESDAY. FEBRUARY 6. 1912. PRICE 10 CENTS.
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      153 1 BEER. Popular Motor Cycles NEW SHIPMENT OF 3| H.P. 2-Speed Humbers. 31 H.P. 2 Matchless. 3| H.P. 1 Excelsior. 31 H.P. 1 Norton. Expected this Month. 3| H.P. 2-Speed Indians. 31 H.P. 2 Bats. 31 H.P. 2 Rudge's. 21 H.P. Twin Motor Reves. SIDE CARS IN STOCK. KATZ BROS., LD.
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      28 1 HIGHEST-CLASS Portland Cement "Eagle" Brand AND Borneo Brand. FRESH SHIPMEHTS EVERY MOBTH Every barrel guaranteed up to BRITISH STANDARD SPECIFICATION and in first-class condition. The Borneo Co., Limited.
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      199 1 ROBINSON CO. Sole Agents for* THE ALL-STEEL RALEIGH CYCLE. New 1912 RAPID Models Ji^fiß^^ RIGID now on view RELIABLE. RALEIGH SUPERBE #f^ POPULAR RALEIGH RALEIGH SPECIAL /\v pa7ci c dai emu GRADE /£&s LADIES' RALEIGHS RALEIGH RACER xlsfiiS W^D^~” Jf GIRLS RALEIGHS THE BRITISH MASTERPIECE OF CYCLE CONSTRUCTION. r XT
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      38 1 DRINK Martell's Brandy. BARBER SUPPLIES. Kokon's and Archer's American barber chai'B. Newgbipment expected in a few days. Combination Mirror Cases made in oar own factory for barber ■hope. Inspection Solicited. A. FRANKEL CO., 375, Victoria Stroet (Only Addbisr).
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    LIFE FOR SALE.
    1038 2 SOLDIER OF FORTUNE IN SEARCH OF WORK. Peculiar Abilities. An Englishman, public school boy, perfect physique, 32 years old, unmarried, reckless, penniless, without overweening scruples, will sell his life or services to the highest bidder, a dangerous or desperate mission preferred remuneration to be proportionate to the
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    Financial Scandal.
    112 2 Following on the arrest of M. Georges Nikolai Zervudachi, the financier, on charges in connection with certain financial irregularities, a fresh sensation was caused on January S when it became known that Mr. Theodore Uodocanachi, managing director of Itodocanochi, lteynolds and Co., Alexandria, had committed suicide by shooting
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    MR. YAP HON CHIN'S APPEAL
    731 2 Dismissed by Privy Council With Costs. The following despatch from the Privy Council has beon received in Kuala pur At the Council Chamber, Whitehall. The 16th day of December, 1911. Present. His Royal Highness Prince Arthur of Connaught, the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Lord Chancellor,
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    Portuguese Postage Stamps.
    144 2 The new postage stamps of the Portuguese Republic in a permanent type, which have been ready for issue for some months, but have been withheld pcuding the exhaustion of the stocks of the old Vasco da Gama series overprinted Republica, wero to be issued to the public
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    155 2 As a basis for the campaign for a national and diplomatic understanding with Germany, which the National Peace Council recently initiated, every Chamber of Commerce, a large number of commercial orgauiisatious, tho Trades Couucils, Trade I'nions, co-operative bodies, and political and religious organisations of all kinds were addressed by letter
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      164 2 TO BEAUTIFY >e£,-i\A I and Preserve tK jj U (S> The Complexion is made soft, smooth and beautifully clear by the fe daily application of JjjF"' Hazeline' Snow" jj Dullness, greasiness and blemishes j^fc j disappear, and a charming healthy tone jii||f One of the special properties of J|ll|^ fS
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      13 2 For all internal complaints, Dysentery, Coughs, Colds, etc., take Woods' Great Peppermint Core.
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      477 2 THE REAL BEAUTIFIER Ofttine is the new Face Cream that will bring natural bc.iutv to /flHHl^Vfl|^ the plainest face, and will prevent the hot Indian summer from jS/^illlffl spoiling your complexion. M^|Sflf^Qy Soap and water remove only the surface dirt and lr.n<> irritating waste matter in the pores of the
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    Rubber in America.
    774 3 PRESIDENT COLT ANTICIPATES LOWER PRICES. General Outlook Better. The New York Journal of Commerce of January 2 has tho following interesting article President Samuel P. Colt, of the I'nitod SLiUs Rubber C.'onipauy, thinks the manufacturing industry is in a more healthy condition an-J shows that the world's
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    ALLEGED BRITISH SPY.
    164 3 The Trial of Lieutenant Stewart at Leipzig. Tin trial of Lieutenant Bcrtrand Stewart, Wist Keut i Queen's Owni Imperial Yeoiniimv. wlic was nrrcstt'd at Bremen on August 1 last on a charge of attempting to obtain information in (iurmany at the time ot Mm Morocco crisis, has
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      629 3 REMOVE ALL BLOOD IMPURITIES. BUILDUP YOU3 HEALTH with ESSENCE OB FLUID EXTRACT OF RED JAMAICA Pronounced by the HICHEST HF3ICAL AUTHORITIES the most ■ÜBS?* IWPID LIVER, DEBILITY, ERUPTIONS, i RHEUMATISM, OBSTINATE SKIN DISEASES, &c. RESTORES THE WEAK, REVIVES THE DEPRESSED WILKINSON'S SARSAPARILLA HAS j A WGRL3-WiDE REPUTATION for over THREE-QUARTERS
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      41 3 Croup. If your children are subjoct to attacks of croup, watch for the first symptom, hoarseness. Give Chamberlain's Cough Remody as soon as the child becomes hoarse and the attack may bo warded off. For sale, by all Dispensaries and Dealers.
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      588 3 GERIL BREAD. This is the best Bread. Everybody in a tropical climate should eat GEKIL BREAD as it in ncumliiniii strength* niof( and easily digested, and is packed iv two lb. tins. No household should be without it, as it is recommended by tbo best Doctors all over the world
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      35 3 Lifebuoy Soap is invaluable gm^. fection, and its regular Manufactured by th» f^^--~Z^^^^^^^aaM^^'jSfflPr Proprietor* ol Sunlight So«p. "~l^^^-^r*^^^r^^^« ASK Ny Carisberg Beer. OBTAINABLE EVERYWHERE. SOLE IMPOKTBBS I THE EAST ASIATIC COMPANY. LTD. 2713 b 2612
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      625 4 STEAMER SAILINGS, BTEAM NAVIGATION CO. FOR CHINA, JAPAN, PBNANG, CEYLON, AUSTRALIA, INDIA, ADEN, EGYPT, MEDITERRANEAN PORTS, PLYMOUTH AND LONDON. Through Bills of Lading issued for China Coast, Persian Gulf, Continental and American Ports. Steamen will leave Singapore on or about: MAIL LINBS 1919 Oatward (for China.) Amaye F«-b 9 I
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      685 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N.Y.K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO,, LTD. EUROPEAN LINE. A Fortnightly aervwe is maintained between Yokohama via ports to Marseilles, London and Antwerp, under mail contract with the Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twin-screw Steamers maintaining this servioe have been specially designed and constructed, and are fitted with all
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      691 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LD. EAST COAST SERVICE. For Pahang, Berserah, Tringgana Biaut, Semerak, Baoho, Kelantan, Bangnara Telupin, Panarai, Patani, Singora, Laoon, Kobsamui, Bandon, Langsuan Ctaumpon Taku, Kohlak ud Bangkok. Dim DapiPtun S p.m. a... PRAOHATIPOK* Feb. T •.•.NATUNA** Fat. 1O a.m. YUOALA* Feb. 11 Feb. 14
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      491 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. HAMBURG AMERIKA LINE. HAMBURG. AXD KOTSCRf MMPFMIirrMHTMEt. Ullfi EREMEI Combined Service. The steamers of these Companies maintain a regular servioe between Hamburg Bremen Antwerp, and Rotterdam, and the Straits China and Japan. Hnmeward". they are despatohed fortnightly for Havre and Hamburg and once a month for Bremerhavon direct,
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      624 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N. D. L. Horddeutschor Lloyd, Bremen, IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE. The fast and well-known mail Btcamers of this Company sail fortnightly from Bremen, Hamburg, via Rotterdam, Antwerp, Southampton, Gibraltar, Genoa, Naples (oonnrcting Marseilles, Naples, Alexandria, and vioe versa) Port Said, Sues, Aden, Colombo, Penang, Singapore, Hongkong, Shanghai, Tsingtaa,
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      1041 5 BTEAMEB SAILINGS. AUSTRIAN LLOYD (Under Mail Contract with the Austrian Government). New Monthly Fast Line Trieste Shanghai. From and to Trieste and Venioe, calling at Port Said, Sues, Aden, Colombo, Singapore, Hongkong and Shanghai. OUTWARD. HOMEWARD. Due to arrive on or about Due to sail on or about 1912 1912
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      602 5 STEAMER SAILINGSINDOCHINA STEAM NAY. CO.. LTD. DIRECT BERVICE TO JAPAN VIA HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI, AND TO CALCUTTA VIA PENANG FROM SINGAPORE. Taking cargo on through Bills of Lading for Canton. Macao, Swatow, Amoy, Chefoo, Tientsin, Newohwang, Yangtsie Ports, Formosa, the Philippines, etc. etc, etc. Steamers. Tons Commander Kutsano 4,806 R.
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      610 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. BURN 3 PHILP UNE. 3INQAPORE TO JAVA PORTS. PORI DARWIN, THURSDAY ISLAND, BRISBANE and SYDNEY via TORRES STRAITS. Also taking passengers and oargo with transhipment for other VICTORIAN, BOOTH AUSTRALIAN and NORTH QUFENSLAND PORTS, BRITISH NRW GUINEA NEW BRITAIN, TASMANIA N and NEW ZEALAND PORTS. Smooth Paaaage. Superb
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      275 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. APCAR LINE OF STEAMERS. The undermentioned mail steamers of tbe above Line maintain a regular servioe between Calontta and Japan, calling at Penang Singapore, Hongkong and Shanghai so route. PLEET Tons Commander "Jaum" 6,018 A. SnwABT Guoobt Atom 4,600 S. H. Bilsom Auutoon Apoab 4,500 C. F. Hudson
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      134 5 LILLYWHITES Improved 'Special Driver' Bat MADE OF FINBST QUALITY SBASONED RESILIENT WILLOW. As used by P. F. Warner, Esq., F. R. Foster, Esq., and other leading cricketers throughout the World. TO BE OBTAINED FROM MESSRS. ROBINSON CO. Japanese Dentist, 74. BRAS BASAH ROAD. Dr. K. Tsutada is the only Japanese
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      232 6 CIGARETTES in the House of Commons. The unsurpassed enjoyment afforded by State Express Cigarette* is a subject that is never debated; they jj|^' raised the standard of Cigarette /^v\K&»''NMmSi quality, a standard not reached to this day by any other brand. gpr $n5 wmm 65ct». r /I'jl Mil 1 M
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      212 6 SLEDGE MILK fSB&t Swiss Milk ■JSl^^^\ jw" From Cattle grazed on the Famous ■P^l BERNESE ALPS l|lfc- PASTURES. Ask fox*: "SLEDGE" BRAND. Unsweetened Condensed Milk. "SLEDGE" BRAND. Natural Sterilized Milk. Sole Importers t J. TRAVER3 SONS, LTD. Ask Always FOR THE tßie\fde-*(§yres OF THE &NBAPORE RUBBER WORKS Passir Panjang, fir.gipore.
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      218 6 Go at once W.J. GARCIA, Orchard Road, AND MAKE YOUR CHOICE FROM THE LARGE COLLECTION OF OOEON AND JUMBO GRAMOPHONE RECORDS Just Unpacked. 32 6 2 Uasy/ies his head who cfrinjis Fraser&Neaves j SODA WATER Aefbre turning infer t/ieNlght X USHUN COAL~| Tht He»t Steaming Coal in the Far Eat>t.
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    DAILY TIME TABLE.
    113 7 FIXTURES Tuesday, February 6. High Water, 0.47 a.m., 0.19 p.m. Wednesday, February 7. High Water, I.H a.m 1.4 p.m. Thursday, February 8. High Water, I.H am 1.61 p.m. P. and O. homeward mail dao. Friday, February 9. High Water, 2 19 a.m., 2.12 p.m. l'ulau Butane Kubbor
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    SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE.
    210 7 TO-DAT. Anaiuba and N'atuua 1-!.iqls Batavier :> pm I'onai.:: aod Colombo llirauo Mara Bpm Malar' a and Maar Lady WtUd Bpm Port 1 <i"U-ou and Port Swettcnham t'enang 8 pm S:uy'i>awani> ami Pontiau&k V. der I.yu Inm Bangkok SoUtad 6 pm To mobkow. Saigon Kampot 9 am
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    Mail Steamer Movements.
    132 7 The P. an 1 O. homeward mail steamer Arcadia left Hongkong at 1 p.m. on Saturday, the Brd inst.. and may ba expected to arrive here on Thursday mornint;. the instant. The P. and O. outward mail steamer fanqt l«ft Colombo at 9 p.m. on Saturday, th
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    SINGAPORE SHIPPING,
    579 7 Latest Arrivals. Honcleuc'i, Brit. str. 'J67!l tons, Captain McMillan, Keb 4. From Vladivostock. Jan JJ B an", P. Siiatns. for London, Unc. W. Batavicr, Brit. sir. 215 tons. Cape Simpson, Feb from A rumba Is., F«k 4. Copra and If dp. Too Hoe l.\ For Anamba Is.. h\.\i
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    Vessels at Tanjong Pagar and Keppel Harbour.
    105 7 Wharves at which Vessels are Berthed To- Day. TANJONG PAGAK Bast Wbabf Basin Nil. East W. Siction No. I—Kum1 Kum Sang, Fultala. Shurs Wharf— Kinkasan Marc Main W. Spot. No. 2— Strathlorne, Chiong- B—Hong8 Hong Wan. mai. 4 Hiroshima Mara. 6— Charon. 6
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    LOCAL PASSENGER LISTS
    149 7 Arrivals I\t iImm Liinka. Feb. B FlWII HanHood via Ports. Miss Hulrhius. Hon. Mr. Justice Ebdcn, Messrs. McKenzie, Petrie, J. A. Sands. A. C. Prison. U. A. Hall. G. W. Dun. A. Coc'liraiK 1 Anthony, Sergt and Mrs. ltcdrup. Miss L. Katl. aud (jum Peck Seuy. l'i
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    Finance & Commerce
    229 7 Finance Commerce XCHANGI. PRODUGB. Simoapou, February 6 1012 O« Loirooa—Bank 4 m/> 2/4 Demand 2/4^, Private, 8 d/i m. 3/4] J S m/i 3/4* On OMMAMt—Back d/d 3884 Private S.m/i 342^ On Fbamcb—Bank d/d 204 Private's ml* 259 On Ikdia—Bank T. T. 174 Private 80 d/i 17 On Hoiiokoiio—Bank d/d
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  • TO-DAY'S STOCKS AND SHARES.
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      MINING.
      151 7 fßsoe 3 k'BIQO 10 10 Belat Tin 10 10 Bruanß 10 10 Kanabci Bl £1 KiuUTir El £1 LahatMiauf 10 10 Malacca Tin >/■ 6/- Pahang C. 1 Bl £1 I J en:;kslen Bl 41 ruBiDR Babru tl 41 Paging Lam* 10 10 Rahman Hyd Bayers. 4GO 2.00 i.es
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      RUBBER.
      566 7 ralae Bayera. Seller* I/. 2/. AlU«w 8/6 8,10 I/. 3/- Anglo-MaUy 16/4} 17/8 I/. 3/- Batons Mhlska 2 5 210 Cl £1 BatnCaTe? 11.15.0 12.0.0 El £1 BatnTi«a 3 17.8 4.8.9 61 £1 Bukit Kaj&ng 2.14 6 2.18.9 gl £1 Baku Lintanft 8.10.0 8.15.0 2/- Bakit Mertajam 2/8 8/1
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      GENERAL
      124 7 GENERA L tone S Value Bnyeri Seller*. 10 10 Buteii nov. Smeltm* 10.00 10 f 6.00 £1 41 Eleetrie Truawa*s 8.6 8/0 10 10 Fraser k Neave 47 03 47.25 ICO Hcwartb Krukine f 7.tu LOO 7% Ptei 92.50 67.80 100 100 Kata Bra, oa 180.0 C 100 100 a
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      DEBENTURES.
      41 7 Buyers Sellirs Spore Mnnicipa! 4}% of 1907 11,600,000 7% Spore Municipal H% of 1909 •1.0C0.000 7% 9%pm Spore Municipal 4% 1802,900 par Buyers Sellers Howarih Brakine H% 1800,000 pM Rile;.Hargre«VLS0% 1284.000 2* Singapore Klectrio Tramways 6% £380,000 S'poreManioipalS 11,878,000 nom
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      58 7 Safe Cough Medicine. Mothers evcrywlirre object to giving their children n» ilicincs that foutain opiates and for tliis reason I 'liamU 1! lin's (Jough liomedy lia^ ix.nuH' IJMnI fiivouritt. This remedy mUH absolutely uothiug iujurious and for (.In- prompt relief of coughs, colds, croup and whooping cough, it has no
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      257 7 AUCTION SALES. Powell and Co. Feb 6.— At saleroom, freehold land and ten honBcs situate at Owen Road, at 2.30. Feb 6.— At saleroom, freehold land situate at East Coast Road, at 2.80. Feb 6. At saleroom, freehold land at Pa»ir Panjang, etc., at 2.30. Feb 0.— At saleroom, teak
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      777 7 Players IRavy J (Dixture In 1 lb. Patent Wy Air-Tight Tins. OBTAINABLE AT: PRI CTS john little co., ld., ROBINSON CO. AUCTION SALE OF PLANTS. The anctiou rale of a larpe rotlecticn of Plants at No. 23, Kim Keat Road, off Bal»stier Head, postponed owirg to tbe we r wi
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      32 7 RAVENSWAY CO., UNDERTAKERS. SCULPTORS AND MARBLE MERCHANTS. (Established 188X). MONUMENTS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION ALWAYS IN STOCK. From $25 upwards. METALIC WREATHS FROM CHOICE MAKERS At Moderate Prices. 87, ORCHARD ROAD. TEL KOUT.
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      46 7 Time-balls on Fort Canning and .Mount Faber drop daily at 1 p.m., Singapore standard time, corresponding to 6 n.in. Qrccnwicli mean time. The time-gun is fired at 12 o'clock noon, indicating Singapore standard time, on every day excepting Sunday, when it is fired at one o'clock.
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    The Straits Times. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6. OBSTACLES TO DISARMING.
    1038 8 The Straits Times. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6. OBSTACLES TO DISARMING. The speech of Mr. Lloyd George, in the City of London, was extremely interesting. It revealed very clearly the attitude of British statesmen of the more advanced school. They wish for peace, above all for release from the burden of armaments,
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    27 8 Mr. Philip Peckford.of 381, Victoria Street, has asked the polico to try and trace for him a will and a chief officer's certificate which he has lost.
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    25 8 A valuable black and tan terrier, said to be worth £-20, has boon lost by Captain Walter Snewin, 23, Barkor ltoad. The polico are investigating.
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    32 8 Tho annual distribution of prizes of the Anglo-Chinese Free School will take place on Thursday, the Hth inst, at 4 p.m. The school sports will be held on Saturday, at 3 p.m.
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    41 8 Mr. Arthur John Kent, a well-known teaman of Shanghai, having been found guilty in the British Court of misappropriating funds entrusted to him by Messrs. Iteid, Evans and Company, has been sentenced by Judge do Sausmarcz to six months' hard labour.
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    17 8 The Merlimr.i shareholders, at thoir iii i ting in London, approved of the proposed increase of capital.
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    17 8 At 11.80 a.m. this morning a uttamcr Hying Tho Chinese Republican Hag passed from east to west.
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    22 8 The annual congregational meeting of the Presbyterian Church will be held at the Church on Wednesday, the llth instant, at 8.45 p.m.
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    26 8 President Sun has ordered the issue of one million bank notes, which will be chopped with tho seal of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce at Shanghai.
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    26 8 The King will inspect the St. John Ambulance Brigade in Juno. The lirigado will parade at Windsor, and contingents from the Colonies are to be present.
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    28 8 Messrs. Ciuthric and Co.. Ltd.. have roceived advice that the directors of Cheviot l!nhlx 1 Ltd.. have made a call of 3d. per share payable on March 1.
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    32 8 The firework display of tho Chetty community which was postponed on Friday, the 2nd inst., owing to the rain, will take pi. tee to-night, from H o'clock, at the Rallies Rcilamation <! round.
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    33 8 A F.uropean named Herbert Skerry Holmes was charged, before the third magistrate, yesterday, with cheating one Walter Halm in respect of ?:!H. Ho was remanded till the 9th inst., on bail of HOO.
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    39 8 The Kuala Kangsar fruit crop this season has been an exceptionally big one especially laugsats aud mangosteens. ISetween thirty and forty lar»e boxes of these have been sent daily to different stations on the line for the list fortnight.
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    52 8 C. E. Le Munyon. recently convicted in the I'uited States Supreme Court for China on a charge of bigamy, has been released on a writ of habeas corpus. Le Munyon m May tcuced to a year's imprisonment, to be suspended after f>o days, aud the payment of a tine of
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    61 8 A Calcutta wire states The Port Officer at Akyab telegraphs that he received information that an island is forming between south of Clicduba Island, and Flat Island, south of the village of Sarehyed, and west of Flat Island. The new island is increasing daily in size and is now about
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    70 8 The Siam Observer understands that the new Siamese post age slai r. p« will be iami in April. The stamps were to have com- -nut during the Coronation, bat were not completed in time by the printer* in Kurope. Some of the special features of the new issue will be
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    72 8 An unfortunate fatal accident occurred on the Himalayan Mountain Railway at the ISoiub-iy Exhibition on January ML Mr. Alfred Sinuoth, aged about forty, third officer on board the Naderi, of the Bombay- Persia Steam Navigation Company, met with his death as the result of a fall from one of the
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    81 8 Fifteen Hylam Chinese arrested by the Inspector of Police at Serembau on the niyht of January 31, huddled together in a small room in a Chinese temple, were all certified by the medical officer to be unfit to earn their livelihood, five of them permanently so. One died in gaol
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    78 8 There MM to have been some eonfiisior prevailing, in the harbour yesterday evening to judge by the police re[iorts. One twakow No. IN, bumped against a house at Kalian; and caused damage to the extent of w Another twakow, No. .'>-44, was kuocked inti by an unknown launch off Tanjong
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    84 8 The other afternoon, while the British steamer Lintan was proceeding through S.iilam Channel, about thirteen miles west of Kongmun, on the West Kiver, she was lired on by two men in a junk. Three shots in all struct: tho ship above the guard, one passing through tho chief engineer's room
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    99 8 At the outbreak in April last when so many of the Cantonese lost their lives to no purpose a leader of the revolutionary party at Kwaichow wn.s summarily executed at his native place. He was thrown into a rough coffin and into a traitor's grave. Last week there have been
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    134 8 A warrant for the arrest of llan^ Tin (.'him, proprietor of the troupo of I'ekiui; Mysttii ic.-i recently in Singapore, was on January 29 issued by Mr. A. G. Cookc, district magistrate, Rangoon, on the application of Mr. F. A. Scfton, business manager of the troupe. After taking tho oath,
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL
    460 8 The Hon. Mr. .lustier Klxien Milted from fcuaug on the s'eami' Lanka yeaterday. The relations of Mr. Tak Man lye. tli mining towkay of Lahat, have law liis appointment as deputy -gov< inoi of tl province of Canton. Mr. S. Imai. who relieves .Mr. T. l'uiiatsii as
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    Mrs. Charley's Mechanical Toys.
    45 8 It is rumoured that some charming electric lighting effects may be expected in Mrs. Charley's Mechanical Toys. At any rate three well-known electricians wen seen at work in the Theatre last ni^ht. which should mean something special for the '2-Hli inst.
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    European Convicted and Fined.
    99 8 Tho second magistrate. Mr. Acton, gave his decision yesterday afternoon on tho charge of attempted extortion against Michael, a Tamil engine driver, and Kduard McKcr non, a European overseer, both in the employ of Messrs. Tophaiu, Jones aud llailton. Ltd. The case for the prosecution was
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    The Great Raymond.
    107 8 Mr. Maurice F. liavmoinl. the illusionist, who came out to India under the management of Mr. Maurice K. Bandmanii. will be gin a brief engagement at Victoria Theatre, on Tuesday evening, February 18. Mr. l!aymond enjoys Urn distinction of having appeared before many of the crowned heads
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    Legislative Council.
    200 8 There will bo :i Matting of the LegialatiTe Council on Friday afternoon, Tho orders of tin; ilny imliiilu a motion by tin; Colonial Secretary approving a me of ?U.'i,t>H> for rc^riiilin^ rnirtam ilrains in connection with Urn Tcluk Ayer Koclltmfttion; approving a special vote of JIO.IKK) for tlio
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    THE KING'S RETURN.
    410 9 SPLENDID WELCOME BY LONDON CROWDS. Speech on Impressions of India. Ukim Kit's Tklkokax. London, February r>. The Misliiiii 's arrival fourteen hours before she u as c\poctc<l caused I sensation at I'm Ismouth. Their Majesti,' s dined on board the Medina, and the' meeting of their Majesties
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    The German Navy.
    99 9 COMPETITION WITH BRITAIN INCREASED. Three Warships Yearly. I!ki- i nit's Tklkgram. London, via Durban, February ■>. 1 1 I English papers are giving prominence i-ts in the German papers regarding forthcoming German naval inThe TaflgUeha Uundschau s/iys ■miel will increased from sixty to eighty thousand to m.tu
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    SUGAR CONVENTION.
    69 9 Inconclusive Meeting at Brussels. Rnmi'i Tki.i.,kam. I .i'ii' Km. ia Durban, February 5. The SagM Conference has re met at Brussels, but tin- position is somewhat strained. The iiriii in delegates have not yet MOsifl 'I instructions, md it is helii ved that the Russians iiitcn.l to make
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    COLONIAL CRICKET.
    64 9 liF.r nut's Tki.kc.ram. London. February B. lv the match against Victoria at Melbourne, the weather was cool and there was aa attendance of J.HKI. The wicket was good. Victoria completed the first iuniugs for 190, Armstrong 'u< iug 51 not out. Hainis took tour wickets for H runs.
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    THE BRISBANE STRIKES.
    86 9 Commonwealth Government Refuse Troops. Rkdtbr's Telegram. London, via Durban, February 5. A lirisbane message says the trams have resumed under police protection aud the railways have partially resumed. Beater wires from Drisbano that perfect order vow prevails aud the shops aro gradually reopening. The strike is spreading
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    GILT EDGED SECURITIES
    35 9 Recter's Tklkgram. London, via Durban, February "i. (i ill-edged securities aie weak, as the Stock Kxchange is expressing disappointment that Mr. l.luyd George made no suggestion for raising the price of Consols.
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    THE DALAI LAMA.
    26 9 Reitkr's Tf.lhc.kam. Londou, February Banter wires from Calcutta that the Dalai Lama leaves shortly for Kalimpong aud is proceeding to Tibet iv March.
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    DEPLORABLE.
    38 9 Reltkr's Tkleqram. London, via Durban. February lieuti 1 wires from Syduey that at a meettng satoet the Australian team for the test match, the longstanding differences between Hill and McAlister culminated in tisticuil's, and Hill subsequently resigned.
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    BLSH FIRES IN AUSTRALIA.
    33 9 Kscter's Telegram. London, via Durban, Februarys. Intense heat has caused bush tires in several Australian States, and much da-uage. In South Australia the loss is a hundred thousand stciling.
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    THE BELFAST CRISIS.
    51 9 Rbdtks'3 Telegram. London, via Durban. February .'<. The priests iv all the Catholic churches in Belfast yesterday apoke from the altars, and pointed out that Mr. Churchill's meeting was entirely organized by the Liberals. They advised Catholics to keep away and endeavour to preserve the peace of
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    ESTATE MANAGER ATTACKED.
    60 9 (From Ocr Own Correspondent.! Ipoh, February S. Mr. Nimmo. manager of Sengat Rubber Kstatc, was waylaid by a gang of robbers today. A desperate fight ensued though Mr. Nimmo was not carrying any estate money. He was badly cut, and the robbers decamped. No arrests have been
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    THE MILLS TROPHY.
    51 9 (Feom Ocr Own Corbpspoxdkxt.) Peuang, February 6. The following scores were made by the Pcnang Ladies Rifle Association in their shoot for the Mills Trophy Miss Huxley >>\ Mrs. Oxenham I Mrs. Wright Motion M Miss Mclntyre M Miss Jones 2* Mrs. A. F. G. Anderson 27
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    THE COOLIE OUTBREAK.
    33 9 (Fhom Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, February C. Mr. Ayris. inan:ig r of the. new Singapore liubbcr Company at Tapali Road is better, and Mr. Parsons is in a critical condition.
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    Malacca Rubber Auction.
    74 9 The follow iug prices were realised at the rubber sale at the Auction Mart, 77, River Side, Malacca, ou Saturday: Sheet No. 1 at JiG.'i.OO per picul Sheet No. 2 259.00 Crepe No. 2 250.00 Scrap orepe 227.10 Bark orepe 216.00 Scrap untreated 200.00 The quantity of
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    The IndO = Ceylon Railway.
    64 9 The IndO Ceylon Railway. With reference to the enquiries being made by the Indian Railway Board through tho Madias (iovc ininint ou the advisability or otherwise of establishing through railway connection between ludia and Ceylon via Adam's Bridge, it is stated that the two Chambers of Commerco at Cocanada are
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    Woman's Travels.
    565 9 ADVENTURES OF MISS MACLEOD IN AFRICA. Visit to Dead Lover's Grave. Slim and fragile, with an atmosphere essentially womanly about her, a girl stood up on January 11 in the theatre at Hurlington Gardens, London, and in the simplest possible way told the audience how she had ■ravelled
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    RECRUITERS ON TRIAL
    213 9 Shipping Coolies to Ceylon Under False Pretences. The trial opened in the District Magistrate's Court at Hangalore on January 20 of the two coolie reciuiters, Kanuiah Naidu and Veer.isamv Naidu. who (with another still absconding 1 are charged with cheating by lkitchigou, a native of Hangalorc, under
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    The Local Pearl Robbery.
    162 9 After a much interrupted trial, judgment was given yesterday by >Ir. Firuistone, District Judge, in th case of tho robbery of pearls from the godov.n of Messrs. Moraux and Co., lloat Quay. There were originally three defendants Mahmotit, a tamby in the employ of tho complainants,
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    51 9 Mr. S. Ah. il. manager of tho Hippodrome Circus, was, on January "27, found guilty by by Mr. Baum, western division magistrate, Rangoon, of having committed criminal misappropriation of a tigress named Minnie and was fined Hg. 200. The fine was paid. It is understood than an appeal will be
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    Naval War Staff.
    1352 9 SHIPS AND MEN TO BE ALWAYS READY. Unity of Action. As Router wired from home last month, the much-talkod-of Naval War Staff may now be regarded as an accomplished fact, an mm miiivnii :it having been received from the Admiralty that the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty
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    WINTER AT HOME.
    529 9 Blizzard and Deep Snowdrifts in The North. In view of Reuters messago indicating the intensity of the cold at home, the following notes from a home paper sMsd Jawaaty 18, will be of interest Winter has bad aeonsiderable portion of the country in its grip. In parts
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    39 9 A reward of ten thousand rupees lias been offered at Calcutta for any information that will lead to the conviction of any porsons implicated in the assassination of inspector Monmohan Ohose, which took place at Barisal on December 11.
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    POSITION IN CHINA.
    187 9 EDICT ORDERS FORMATION OF REPUBLIC. Fighting Still in Progress. Rkutkk's Tklkuham. London. February .'>. Renter wires from Peking that an ediol ha* been issued directing nan Shih-Kai to form .1 Republic with the help of the southern Itcpuhhc. The public hitherto has not been Hade aware of
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    Loyal Indians.
    104 9 MESSAGE FROM VICEROY TO THE PREMIER. Warm Attachment to The Empire. Rfdter'.s Tklkgram. London, February S. Lord llinlinge. Viceroy of ludia, has tele graphed to Mr. Asijuith stating that Thi Killing Princes of India and the ***** otli.i.il members of the Legislative Council, acting ou the authority of
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    STEWART'S SENTENCE.
    89 9 Hot Protests in the English Press. Rictbr's Tsleuram. London, February 0. The Conservative afternoon papers vehemently comment on the sent, nee pass. .1 on Stewart, and characterise it .-is a disgraceful miscarriage of justice. It is calculated, they say, to embitter relations. A British subject now visits Germ
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    LOCH LOMOND FROZEN.
    30 9 Rkctkr's Tblki.ram. London, via Durban, February 5. The intensity of the cold is indicated by the freezing of Loch Lomond tor the lust time in seventeen years.
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    RUSSIA AND AUSTRIA.
    47 9 Dm Oariaura hk Lunra Titmiw llcilin, February I. The Itussiiin (ii.uiil Duke Antlroas has bceu commanded by tlie Czar ko visit the Emperor -loscph of Austria. This will be tinfirst occasion simv tin- Knsui.i ciinis that there has been an ollkial e-vcli:iu};c of visitH.
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    VICEROY OF MUKDEN.
    34 9 Dir Osta.-iatisc'iir Lloyd Tklkqram. lleilin, February i. Tho Viceroy at Mul:dcn has demanded that Kirin and Sizik.ir should show loyally to the Dyn;isty, otherwise the dividing up of Manchuria is imminent.
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    MONGOLIAN PRETENDER.
    39 9 Dkr Ostasi w im hi: Lloyd rus— .hb. Berlin, February ">. It is reported from I rga, the religious capital of Mongolia, that the Mongolian l'rctender. Tas -chot-nkan is dead. Tho heir is a child aged four years.
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    TROUBLE IN MEXICO.
    19 9 Dkb Ostasiatiscir: Li.ovn Tki.ki.ra m. lierlin, February B. America is concentrating hoops on tho Mexican frontier.
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      203 9 Property Sales. MaMNi C'liin<4 bag Lee ami Co. yesterday bold a sale of town property at winch there was a attendance of Chinese, Arabs and Malays and fair prices were realise). lie salts:- 28 Omar-nl., 1,287 s<i. ft., <mit rent 75 cts., monthly rent 820, bought by Shaik Abdullah Ahtway
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      Wanted a Hotel at Tanglin
      343 10 To the I'Mitor of the Straits Times. Sir,— l have not had a very happy time of it since liiy wife read that advertisement about rtinpnaTJi which appeared in your issue of Saturday. W« arrival from KnKlaud about a month ago; we have been liviu^
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      kampong Bahru Road.
      116 10 To the Kilil.u- of the Straits Tinus. Mi.— With ivferciiee to the report of the Municipal tomniissiuULis' BMattng if lOtfc ultimo which appeared iv your Ksm' of v ou the subject of yas suppl}-, aud Dr. Yin's etiiiiiiieut ami the maidattVl state nicnt tin nun. I thinl;
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      The Helpful Railway.
      293 10 To the Editor of tin Strata Tim To day after the arrival of the 2 p.m. train bran Kuala Lumpur, a Malay walked iutu my offloa with a note, iv which I was informed th.it beam wm the man sent in charsa oi a j>aii of cart
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      Royal National Lifeboat Institution.
      75 10 To the- Kditurof the Straits Times. Kir,— Mr. K. M. .lanion. w!io sails to morrow, aaka dm to write you raqaaatfoig that \..ii wiml.l kindly lot ma intimate that helms sent a draft to the secretary of the above institution for £61.15.2, being the sum given
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    THE MONEY MARKET.
    687 10 Use of Sovereigns in the Indian Empire. Wrjting of January 11, Messrs. Samuel Montagu and Co. state. With the exception of XI36,(XX) it-served for India, then? was practically no outside demand for the I'OOO.OOO bar gold which ai rived the bulk, therefore, will bo scut into the
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      83 10 The yearly general meeting of the Mercantile Hank Football Club was held at 11, l'riusep Street, when the following appointments were made for the ensuing year. President, Ng Choon Chiang lion, secretary, K. L. Sv i asst. secretary. E. Yong Lee hon. auditor, Ong Han Swi; hon.
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      Polo.
      145 10 Royalty at the Polo Cluh. Their lioyal Highnesses Prince Karl and l'riuccss Marie of Sweden, His Kxccllency Sir Arthur Young, K.C.M.G., Lady Kvelyn Young, I IKKxrelleucyMajorGeneral Stephen--■hi. C.8.. and a number of other distinguished guests of the Singapore Polo Club were present yesti nLiy at the Race Course ground.
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    Spherical Balloon Record.
    105 10 M. DuboMict, the first aviator to uso tho Tellier acroplnne, has just accomplished a remarkable journey of nearly 1 ,250 miles in a Hpherical balloon, nays a Paris message, dated January 10. M. Dubonnet left La Motte Brcuil, near Corapiugnc (where the in --t cross-Channel an ship
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    STOCKS AND SHARES.
    801 10 Prices Quoted in tbe Market This Morning. Singapore, February 6, 1912. Messiß. Lyall and Evatt, Exchange and Share Brokers, issue the following list of quotations this morning Norn Value. Buyers. Sellera. 2/. Allagar 8/5 4/1 ■2/- Options 1/1 1/0 1 Anglo-Java 6,9 7/7 j 1 Anglo-Johore 7/6
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      50 10 TUB DRUG SUPREME. Let mo tell you this, that I think there arr f, w DrujjH t<)ual to good I'ortwint." Sir Dyco Duckworth in tbe Hoxpital. 1 HUNT'S PORT is World renowned for excel lencc. Garner, Quelch A Co., WINE ANO SPIRIT MERCHANTS, Hattory K::ul, Singapore. Telephone 881. 209 20-0
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      12 10 Woods Great Peppermint Cure for all internal complaints. Dysentery, Coughs, Colds, etc.
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      442 10 Losing Weight by the Pound j; "Under Weight," a condition of ill- i[ i health, fibowH your assimilative powers l| I are decreasing. :(J VVATERBURY S METABOLIZED COD LIVER OIL COMPOUND j Supplier the blood with tlie wanted nourishing and healthy fleoh building mateiials. Very palatable. OF ALL CHEMISTS. $1.25
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      297 10 Raffles m£m Hotel, Special ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10. OUR SPECIAL Cash Clearance Sale IS NOW IN FULL SWING AND WILL BE CONTINUED FOR 5 MORE DAYS. Tweeds. Coatings Serges, Flannels, etc.. Hats, Hosiery, Boots and Shoes, Shirts. Collars. Ties, etc. EVERYTHING FOR MEN'S WEAR. GENUINE REDUCTIONS FOR CASH ONLY. J.
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      169 10 NO HOME is COMPLETE WITHOUT A Gramophone THE BEST AND CHEAPEST MEANS OF PURE ENJOYMENT. TERMS TO SUIT ALL. it S. Moutrie Co., (LIMITED.) THE ARCADB. Don't forget to order CHERRY BLOSSOM BOOT POLISH AND BUTTERCUP METAL POLISH The two Leading Polishes. 1612 b 15_8 To-night, New Programme AT THE
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    Rio Grande Estates.
    1936 11 ACTION PENDING AGAINST THE COMPANY. Dissatisfied Shareholders. A meeting of the shareholders of tho Hio Grande Rubber F.states, Limited, was held in the Accountants' Hall, Glasgow, on January 4, in respouso to a circular issued by a committee of shareholders. Mr. J. A. Kudd was called to
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    Kinatan (Borneo) Rubber.
    1194 11 An extraordinary general meeting of the Kinatan (Borneo) Rubber, Limited, was hold at S, Whittiugton Avenue, E.C., to confirm the ri solutions MMadal the meeting hold on December 22.. These resolutions wero to the ellect that the duties of t 1 o board and their remuneration, save
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    Rubber Prices.
    957 11 Attache d to the annual report of Messrs. Lewis and Peat, is a chart showing the course of prices and production of rubber. The production figures indicate the rapid increase in the proportion of plantation output to that of Brazil. Only four years ago the whole output of
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    BOINSU RUBBER COMPANY.
    746 11 Application for Board of Trade Investigation. The adjourned first annual meeting of the Boinsu Rubber Company, Limited, was held on January 5, at Winchester House, Old Broad street, E.C., Mr. W. J. Fisher presiding. The Chairman said that the previous meeting, held on October 17 last, was
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    JANUARY RUBBER RETURNS.
    515 11 X.M.S. Rubber.— Bo.2-10 lbs. Kuala Lumpur. 77.HU lbs. Taujong Malitn.— 14.000 lbs. Rradwall.— O,.)SJ Us. Chf r?onese.— l.j.6'9 lbs. Dennistown.— lO.47S lbs. Highlands and Lowlands.— oo,slo lbs. Riverside.— l^,22l lbs. S:iii.jL-i Liang.— 2,62^ lbs. Sungei Krian. 4,015 lbs. Sua Manggis.— l,loo lbs. Sungei Way.— 14,332 lbs. Klabang.—
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    Ankobra Rubber.
    1013 11 OFFICIAL RECEIVER COMMENTS ON EXPERTS REPORT. Serious Allegations. Under a compulsory winding up order made against tho Ankobra Rubber Kstatis. Limited, Finsbury-court, E.C., tlic statutory first meeting of tho creditors and riH» holders was held on January 1 1 at the London Bankruptcy Court, Mr. 11. M. WlMarii
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    Membakut Rubber.
    2052 12 SATISFACTORY DEVELOMENT OF ESTATE. Rosy Prospects. The second ordinary general meeting of the Membakut Rubber, Limited, was held at the offices, 87, Threadneedle Street, Sir William Bailie- Hamilton, X.C.M.0., C.B. (chairman of the company), presiding. The Secretary (Mr. Wm. P. Flynn) having read the notice calling the meeting
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    DAVID YOUNG RUBBER.
    890 12 Supply of Labour Insufficient for Estate. The first annual general meeting of the I). will Voting Rubber Estates liliitish < ini:iii;ii. Limited, was held on January 5, at the (ireat Kastorn Hotel, E.C., Mr. R. A. (ir.iy (chairman of the company) presiding. The chairman, in moving the
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    AMAZING RUBBER FLOTATION.
    485 12 How a Big Dividend was Paid Out Of Capital. The compulsory liquidation of the Aowin Rubber and Produce Co., Ltd., led to some extraordinary particulars in respect to the flotation of the concern being laid before a meeting of creditors at Bankruptcy- buildings on January 5. A
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    OUTWARD BOUND.
    656 12 Passengers Expected to Arrive. The following passenger bookings to the Straits are taken from the London and China Express received by the most recent mail. It should be understood that, in some instances, bookings may be provisional and that intending passengers may alter their arrangements subsequent to the
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    179 12 The following list is supplied by the local agents Per N. D. L. steamer Prinzess Alice, due March 2.— Mr and Mrs WF. Lloyd. Mr and Mrs E F Mouldor, Mr and Mrs Gerhard Hou, Mrs N Ledeboer, Mrs Murphy. Mrs Albert Hartmann, Mr Mmc. L Weii<eerber, Miss Lovise Hartmann,
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    ABOUT THE EMPIRE.
    222 12 Big Figures and Little Facts of Greater Britain. That statistical triumph, the annual Bluebook of the British Empire, whose 450 pages are packed with all sorts of amazing figures pertaining to our possessions, shows that, roughly speaking, British rule obtains over one- fourth the land area of
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    Atlantic Oil and Rubber.
    121 12 The report of the Atlantic Oil and Rubber Trust, Limited, for the period from the incorporation of the company to Juno 80, 1911, states that the commissions earned, profit on realisations of shares, interest, etc., amounted to £4,161, and after deducting expenses, including directors' fees, there
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    LONDON AND SINGAPORE RUBBER PRICES.
    1260 12 STOCK EXCHANGE CLOSING PRICES, AND SINGAPORE QUOTATIONS ON JANUARY 11. We quote below the beat available London list from the reports brought in by the last mail, and add local quotation* from the list prepared by Messrs. Kraser and Co. (Singapore) on the corresponding date
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      333 13 Howarth Erskine, Ld., SINGAPORE. Sole Agents for: |HP J»Msl JV B^MB P Removes [BflF SO of Cholera, Typhoid and Lm HB l^Ms«S) Hs^M other Germs. A 12-inch Filter may now be seen K| M ll^_^ SiZjW in operation at our Town Store, T"*!! rJ &^¥l "t»,S^fc Battery Road. Price (332.
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      1191 13 BY ORDER OF THE LIQUIDATOR. Messrs. F, W. Barker Co Singapore, Have received instructions from tliu Liquidator of the L tndak Rubber Estate, Ltd., to rrceive tendirs for the entire stock of MM L kodak Caoutchouo Piaotage Maatochappij consisting of fix share* of tbe face va!ne CO.OOO Guilder* each. Such
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      150 13 RAFFLESBY-THE-SEA Penang. SELECT UP-TO-OaTE FAMILY HOTEL Under the direct management of the English Proprietor and Proprietreßs, situated in tbe best part of Penanß, with an unequalled view of Hills and Spa. A suitable Establishment for Ladies visiting Penang ale do. A speciality is made of the wholesomeness of the food
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      442 14 INSURANCE. GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE CO., LIMITED. Head Office Winchester Honse, SINGAPORE. Hoard of Dlraotorai G. A. Dkkiiuk, Esq., Chairman. A. H. Faik Ksq., Managing Director. Pbtm *owlib, m.b., 0.v., Chief Med. Officer. F. M. Elliot, Esq. A. D. Allan Esq. Vow Noan Pan, Bsq. Ono Soon Tfk, Esq. KbooSian
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      353 14 INSURANCE. HOME LIFE INSURANCE CO.. LTD. Of China. Head Office, Sla, Klangse Rd Shanghai. To tbi Chinisi Gbntliihn of Sinoapori REMEMBER that it is the UNEXPECTED that is always happening in all parts of the world I The Home Life issues all sorts of policies to Bait all sorts of
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      529 14 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, i AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. INCORPORATED BY BOTAX CHARTER Paid np Capital in 60-000 Shares ol £20 each 1,200,000 Reserve Fund 41,826,000 Reserve Liability at Proprietors... 411,200,000 BANKERS. Bank of England. The London City Midland Bank. Ltd. National Bank of Scotland, Ltd. SINGAPORE BRANCH. Current Accounts
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      489 14 BANKING. m IZE HAI TONS BANKING AND INSURANCE CO.. LTD MO. B 7 AND 68, KLINO STREET. Established 19C7. Tapttat paid up 11,000,000.00 Reserve liability of proprietors 1,000,000.00 COCBT OK DIRECTORS, Tarn Tick Joon 6. Sim Eu Jam I. Nax Kirn Sino 7. Tio Hoo Lai I. L«ow Cbia Hinq
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      1193 14 SALES BY AUCTION. Auction Sale Of VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS. PLANTS. ETC.. At 21, Sophia Road, On Saturday, February 10, at 2 p.m. Comprising, Dining tables, bontwood chair?, Dinner wagons, almeirahn, drossin» tables fitted swine mirrors, waslntauds, brass rail bedstead ->. rattan chairs and tables, gramophone and records, writing
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    THE MOTORING WORLD.
    1001 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. 11. T. Lafone contributes the following notes to the Globe, of January 3 So far as the realm of automobilism is concerned, the. year 1911 may be said to have been marked by considerable advances in more than one direction. The
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      359 15 Due Shortlyj^sa^ ::v: metallurgique. THREE: 12-16 H.P. WOLSELEY GARS. FULL PARTICULARS FROM THE SOLE AGENTS Central Engine Works, Ld. SINGAPORE. FORD CARS THE Car for the man of moderate means. 40,000 FORDS wero made and sold during 1911. Every Fifth Car sold in America was a FOl'.D. The estimated manufacturers'
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      85 15 Mothers Should Remember This. We wish to call your attention to the fact that most infections diseases sucli as whooplag cou^li, diphtheria ami scarlet fever arc contracted when the child has a cold. ChamIn i ■lain'* Cough Remedy will quickly cure a cold and greatly lessen tho danger of contracting
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      505 15 What Users Continental I y [gg December 12, 1011. Dear Sirs, THINK OF THEM With reference to y° ur letter of 4th instant, The Continental Ribbed American Car Sizes in Stock. Tyres Qn wheelg rf my car have proved more dur- able, under the trying conditions of a difficult road
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      75 15 De Dion Bouton NOW ON VIEW. AT THE STRAITS MOTOR GARAGE, ORCHARD ROAD. 1-9 H.P., 2-CYLINDER CHASSIS FITTED WITH 2-Seater Victoria Phaeton Body, painted Royal Blue upholstered in Blue. FULL PARTICULARS FROM THE BORNEO CO., LD., OR A. C. Harper Co., kualalumpur. sole: agents, s.s. fvbx.s. 2811 b 27 5
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      497 16 BURN CO.. LTD.. RANEEGUNGE PIPES For Wells, Culverts, Drains, eto. Strongest and (B&eapest ALSO BULL-NOSED BRICKS FIREBRICKS STABLE BRICKS CHEQUERED BRICKS SALTGLAZED BRICKS OF ALL KINDS. SOLE AGRNTS: SHARPE, ROSS CO., LTD, Singapore WANTS. MOTOR DRIVER WANTED IK MEOUTEIY. Wanted immediitely, a driver for a Halt rd Motor Lorry to
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      254 16 BOARD AND LODGING. BOARD UNO RESIDENCE. Apply Devon Villa," 103, River Valley Road. 21-11 v SILVER BANK. 107. ORCHARD ROAD. English home, vacancy for gentleman. Tennis. Tel.: 5:8. 5-2 43 BOARD ANO RESIDENCE. Comf rtable rronis with verti'dabs availab'e atCambo Uonse, 93, River Valley lo ad. 1-2 29 2 BOARD
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      435 16 TO BE LET OR SOLD. OFFICES TO LET. With immediate entry, fl st and second floors, No la, Raffles Quay Apply Oulhru Co., Ltd. 1.4 a HOUSES TO LET. "Brathay' No. 15, Gilitead Rosd. In excellent condition. Rent moderate A, ply to J. W. Hafftnden, 47, Tbe Arcade. 612 n
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      374 16 ARTICLES FOR SALE. CALVES FOR SALE. Apply to tbe Manager, The Singapore M (ti 1 I'airy, Limited, River Valley Road. 19-1 v MOTOR BOAT FOR SALE. For sale, 1* ft. motor boat, 6 HP, twin cylinder. Apply Cylinder, o/o Straits Times. 8-2 14-2 LAUNCHES FOR SALE. Triumph, built 19T6, leogtL
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      585 16 NOTICES. KUM KIAT GO. SHIP CHANDLERS, Botreraitcnt ami Municipal Contractor!. Telephone No. 421. 108 k 109, Market Street. THE BRITISH CORPORATION FOR THE SURVEY RE6ISTRY OF SHIPPING. Notice in hereby givr>n that MESSRS. FITTOCK ADAM, 9, Flint St., have been appointed Surveyors in Singapore for the above Corporation Registry. 8
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      516 16 NOTICES. THE TEMIANG SYNDICATE. LTD. (IN LIQUIDATION). Notice is hereby given that tbe croditors of the abovenamed company are required on or before the 39th day of Fobruary, IVI2, to send their names and addremes and tho particulars of their debts or claims to Mr. D. O. Kussell, Loke Yew
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      230 16 Straits ¥>imes. ADVERTISEMENT tUTßS.— Xieoe!!i\ni; ous wants of every description are ianert ed at the prepaid rate of II per ioat lots for one or two insertions. Notice ct Birlhs, Marriages, or Deaths, if not oxceeJicg tour lives, II each insertion For p.p.o. oarda, on page 8. 12. Ihch Scali
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